Alfama e o Castelo de São Jorge sem filas

Awesome guide, very informative !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You’ll need about 2 hours to experience the castle and views. Wear flats!

A small castle, but worth the trip for the views and location in the old town. Use the lift located in the supermarket in Rua Da Madalena, it’s free, then walk back down the windy cobbled lanes.

We had the privilege of joining our tour guide Rui for a wonderful journey through the history and stories of the various interesting sites that we saw. Rui was one the most professional, knowledgeable and interesting tour guides we have ever experienced. His passion for history came through over the course of the tour. His knowledge was deep as there was no question he couldn’t answer eloquently. He expertly guided us through the itinerary and was always made sure we were comfortable and safe. Highly recommend.

Located on the top of Lisbon's highest hill, this castle offers you a breathtaking view of the city. Of course the castle itself and its surrounding area are very rich in history ... excavations of ancient settlements, the well-preserved medieval walls, the museum, etc. ... but I must admit that it's really the view of the city from the top that impressed me. I also loved the peacocks and the peahens that roamed around freely in its gardens. To reach the place you can either walk uphill (which is quite challenging), or take a bus from Figueira Square, or take the famous yellow-colored tram 28 from Martim Moniz Square. Any of these options offers you a chance to see Lisbon's interesting narrow streets, colorful houses, etc.

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My wife and I took the Alfama & Castle St. George Skip-the-Line Tour on May 22nd, and it was one of the highlights of our trip to Lisbon. The tour was exceptionally well organized, and skipping the long entrance lines at St. George Castle made the experience even more enjoyable and stress-free. What truly made this tour outstanding was our guide, Rui. He was knowledgeable, professional, personable, and clearly passionate about Lisbon’s history and culture. Rui brought the Alfama district to life with fascinating stories, historical insight, and local details we never would have discovered on our own. He balanced history, architecture, culture, and humor perfectly throughout the tour. Walking through the narrow streets of Alfama, exploring hidden viewpoints, and then visiting St. George Castle with the incredible panoramic views over Lisbon was unforgettable. Rui also took the time to answer questions, provide restaurant recommendations, and make everyone feel welcomed and engaged. If you are visiting Lisbon and want a deeper understanding of the city while avoiding the long castle lines, I highly recommend this tour — and especially Rui as your guide. Excellent experience from start to finish.

Rui was an excellent tour guide. He let us set the pace and tailored the tour to our interests.

Rui was an amazing guide, historian and took excellent care of us. Wear comfortable walking shoes. You don’t want to miss this experience.

Rui was very knowledgeable of Alfama. We told him we had tickets to see the Cathedral and he reshaped the tour so that we ended near the Cathedral. He also recommended a great restaurant for lunch. Thanks Rui for a great tour

My tour “guide” Fasil prepared an excellent self guided tour of the grounds and Castle. I entered on a skip the line ticket and really enjoyed the detail of the self guided tour. My only issue was self induced - my iPhone ran out of power so keep your phone charged! This is a very worthwhile site to visit with great views of the river and city